The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 26,700
€ 34,300
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
105.9
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
